"It's cruel, I have to stay, 'cause I started out very young," she said, when asked if she believes Danielle is too young to get started in the music industry. "I started out at 13. When I was 13, I released my first album, and I started writing songs when I was 8. So to me, that's all I know.

"Yeah, it would get crazy at times but, it's been wonderful. I can't complain," she added. "I had a career before I even graduated from high school. And I think that's gonna be her case."

The singer, who gave birth to her first baby (with boyfriend Gerard Pique) in January, will take a break from "The Voice" for Season 5, but return for Season 6.

Shakira said her first priority when she's finished with her current coach duties will be to relax with her son and her man.

"What's first is the family. I'm gonna be spending some quality time with my baby and with my baby's daddy," she said with a laugh. "And then after that I'm gonna get into the recording studio for sure. I can't wait to make some new music."